The Big Conversation, Youth Climate Strike and Labour Conference: some of my week ahead 16 Sep 2019 After last week’s shutdown of Parliament, on which I’ve written here, I’m expecting to spend…
Brexit update: 11th September 2019 11 Sep 2019 Today I should have been in the House of Commons seeking the chance to challenge…
Challenging Government rolling back on citizen’s rights 11 Sep 2019 On Monday night, just before Parliament was shut down, the Government sneaked out some important…
Making progress on international students 11 Sep 2019 After years of campaigning, I welcome the Government’s announcement today that international students will be…
Backing the call for action on pavement parking 10 Sep 2019 I’m backing the Transport Select Committee’s call for action on pavement parking. It has been…
Blocking ‘No Deal’, Suspension of Parliament and the Big Conversation: some of my week ahead 09 Sep 2019 My week ahead is always subject to change, but never more so than this week.…
Calling for clarity on EU citizens’ rights 05 Sep 2019 Today in Parliament I raised concerns over the Settled Status Scheme, highlighting the wider anxiety…
Challenging Boris Johnson’s honesty 04 Sep 2019 Today I challenged Boris Johnson on his duplicitous approach to the Brexit negotiations. He has…
Stopping ‘no deal’ Brexit 04 Sep 2019 Last night, Parliament voted to take back control of our business in order to stop…
Calling for action on Kashmir 03 Sep 2019 On Saturday I spoke at a large rally in Sheffield on the crisis in Kashmir…
Opposing ‘No Deal’, challenging Boris Johnson at PMQs, seeking justice for Kashmir, speaking on Education and more – some of my week ahead 02 Sep 2019 Parliament resumes tomorrow, but I’m travelling down to Westminster today to prepare for a critical…
Brexit update: 2nd September 2019 02 Sep 2019 When Parliament returns tomorrow, we face some of the most critical decisions for our country…
Backing the Church House Declaration to prevent ‘No Deal’ Brexit 28 Aug 2019 I have joined over 200 other MPs in signing the Church House Declaration, pledging to…
Calling for urgent reassurance on Citizens’ Rights 22 Aug 2019 EU nationals in the UK and British citizens in Europe will understandably be feeling more…
Challenging unfair train fare rises 20 Aug 2019 This was covered in The Star, which you can read here. After confirmation last week…
Calling for review of privatised visa services 19 Aug 2019 I have called on the Home Office to review all of its contracts for outsourcing…
Calling for action on Kashmir Crisis 09 Aug 2019 I was deeply alarmed by the Indian Government’s decision this week to revoke Article 370…
Challenging Universities Regulator on Climate Data 02 Aug 2019 I wrote to the Office for Students today to urge them to reconsider their decision…
‘Know the Line’ to stop sexual harassment Today I joined campaigners backing ‘Know the Line’, an initiative to stop sexual harassment. The…
Brexit Update: 25th July 2019 25 Jul 2019 I sat in the Commons Chamber earlier today facing the grim reality of a Boris…
Sustainability of youth services 24 Jul 2019 I spoke in a debate on the sustainability of our youth services in the face…